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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.36, 7,466.34 and 2,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.36, 7,466.34 and 2,926.36 is: 4,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.36 : 7,466.34 = 2,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.36/7,466.34 = 2,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.36x = 7,466.34 × 2,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.36x = 21,849,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,198.72/5,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.40

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